The current colour vision requirements were established more than 20 years ago, and since then, there have been significant advancements in aviation technology, including full glass cockpit and ATM consoles. These advancements have changed the working environment for pilots and ATCOs, and it is necessary to assess whether the current colour vision requirements are still suitable for these modern working environments.
The expected outcome of the project is to provide an updated assessment of the colour vision needs for pilots and ATCOs in modern working environments. This assessment will be based on scientific evidence and will identify any potential changes needed to the current requirements. By providing this evidence, the project will support decision-making with regards to regulatory needs pertaining to colour vision assessment for pilots and ATCOs.
The project aims to ensure that the colour vision requirements for pilots and ATCOs are appropriate for modern working environments and that they are based on the latest scientific evidence. This will help to enhance safety and efficiency in air travel, by ensuring that pilots and ATCOs have the necessary colour vision abilities to perform their duties effectively.
Ultimately, the project will support decision-making with regards to regulatory needs pertaining to colour vision assessment for pilots and ATCOs and help to ensure the safety and efficiency of air travel.
More information can be found here: https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/research-projects/vision?utm_campaign=d-20230426&utm_term=pro&mtm_source=notifications&mtm_medium=email&utm_content=title&mtm_placement=content&mtm_group=easa_research_project
Some great news for all current and future CVD Pilots in Australia. CVDPA was informed on Friday that the Legislative Instrument approving the Operational Colour Vision Assessment (AOCVA) flight test has now been signed-off by Civil Aviation Safety Authority - CASA CEO Pip Spence.
This means that the AOCVA is now recognised as a valid test for the purposes of obtaining an unrestricted Class 1 or 2 medical certificate. We expect CASA to make an announcement in the coming days, and there will be a short period while examiners who were previously endorsed to carry out the test complete additional training, however the finish line is now significantly closer.
CVPA will also be reviewing the content of the legislative instrument once it has been released, to make sure that it is fair and balanced. In the meantime, the Flight Examiner Handbook instructions for the AOCVA have now been published, and provide an excellent view into what the test contains and how it is to be conducted:
